Recreation

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Merrick's Drew Velting launches tour of homeless shelters

Merrick singer-songwriter Drew Velting, who has released a new song, launches a tour of LI homeless shelters to raise awareness during National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week.

See Elton John at the Coliseum, more LI fun this week
Looking for things to do on Long Island? We've rounded up the best concerts, fairs, festivals, parties and cultural events going on in Nassau and Suffolk.
1:03 New family play center and cafe opens in Plainview
It's different from other play places in that it also serves wine and beer.
Chunky sole shoes are back, and bigger than ever
The newest footwear in town is chunky, funky, and more than a touch punky.
2:58 + FOR OUR SUBSCRIBERS On a budget? Spend a weekend on LI for under $100
Here are some spots that offer free or cheap things to do for reasonable rates on Long Island.
50 best places for families on LI
Find out where LI parents love to take their kids.
The best things to do near LI colleges
College life can be hard, but finding cheap food and fun things to do shouldn't be.
24 state parks on LI to explore
These outdoor playgrounds are among the top gems of the New York State park system.
Where to cut your own Christmas tree on LI
Visit one of these Long Island Christmas tree farms where you can cut down your own evergreen with the family.
Where to go ice skating on LI
Skip the crowds skating at Rockefeller Center and Central Park this season and practice your spins, jumps and crossovers on local ice.
Where to go cross-country skiing on LI
Cross-country skiers don’t have to go across the country for a trek over the snow. Here’s a list of wilderness trails — all weather permitting — close to home.